University Day shows Carolina’s service to the state

Posted Oct 17, 2023
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrated its 230th birthday Oct. 12 with a University Day ceremony that had significance for the entire state. Addressing students, alumni, and faculty, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz highlighted UNC’s impact on all of North Carolina, keying in on “Service to Our State” as this year’s University Day theme. (UNC.edu)

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